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Pramahamarisaathon, Pathumkonkha Win GLO Cup 2026 Thailand Championship
Pramahamarisaathon won the U13 title and Pathumkonkha School claimed the U15 championship at the GLO Cup 2026 final held in Bangkok, with 30 young players selected for development training including a six-month stint with a Japanese J-Leagu
PM Anuthin Leads Buddhist Funeral Rites for Ex-Premier's Father-in-Law
PM Anuthin presided over Buddhist funeral rites for Police Lieutenant General Phaon Pladrak, father-in-law of former Premier Srettha Thuesin, on August 2 at Wat Thepsirintherawat temple. The royal cremation is scheduled for August 9.
Thailand Wins First SEA V Cup Leg with Sweep of Vietnam
Thailand's women's volleyball team swept Vietnam 3-0 in the SEA V Cup 2026 final leg match in Hanoi to claim the first championship with a perfect 3-0 record.
Ratchaburi Man Wins 48 Million Baht Lottery Prize
A woman from Ratchaburi won 48 million baht after selecting eight first-prize lottery tickets based on numbers from a dream involving a rock and her daughter's face.
Spartan Pattaya 2026 Closes with Record Turnout, Eyes Chiang Rai World Champs
Spartan Pattaya 2026 drew nearly 5,000 athletes and set regional records, with Thailand now set to host the Spartan SUPER World Championships in Chiang Rai this December. Japanese athlete Ryoma Sukata won the Super Elite Men's division afte
Thai FA Offers $2M Bonus If National Team Wins Group Stage
Thai FA chair Pang Nualprann Lamsam announced a 2 million baht bonus if the national team wins their group and reaches the AFF Championship 2026 semi-finals. Thailand has won their first two matches 5-0 and 2-0 to lead Group B heading into
Chiang Mai Buddhist Office Denies Monk Bribery Claims
The Chiang Mai Provincial Office of Buddhism has denied allegations that monks were pressured to pay bribes to retain ecclesiastical positions in the province.
Firefighter Skips Daughter's 4th Birthday to Meet Nurse at Hotel
A Chon Buri firefighter skipped his daughter's 4th birthday party to meet a nurse at a hotel, claiming work obligations while detectives documented the affair. His daughter called during the celebration asking for him, unaware he had lied a
Court Spokesman Clarifies Sentencing and Enforcement Roles
A court spokesman clarified that judges determine sentences while government agencies handle enforcement, addressing criticism in a high-profile murder case involving Russian and Thai victims in Chachoengsao province.
Deputy PM Inspires Thousands of Thammasat Freshmen at Orientation
Deputy PM Yasuthorn Wangsawat urged over 3,500 Thammasat freshmen to embrace change and adaptability, warning that failing to evolve in a rapidly changing world leads to obsolescence. Drawing on his career pivot from electrical engineering
Why Airplane Seats Are Blue: It's More Than Just Cleanliness
Airlines worldwide choose blue seat upholstery primarily for psychological benefits—the color reduces passenger anxiety by evoking calmness and safety while also concealing wear and dirt effectively over time.
Chiang Mai Buddhist Office Denies Monk Donation Claims
The Chiang Mai Buddhist Office denied allegations that monks are demanding payments for sangha positions, with representatives from both major Buddhist sects confirming no such incidents occurred in the province.